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Sarah's Oil

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Sarah's Oil
Directed byCyrus Nowrasteh
Screenplay by
  • Cyrus Nowrasteh
  • Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh
Based onSarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America
by Tonya Bolden
Produced by
Starring
Music byKathryn Bostic
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sarah's Oil is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Cyrus Nowrasteh. It is based on the 2014 book Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America by Tonya Bolden. It stars Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, Kenric Green, Adyan Copes, Stelio Savante, and Mel Rodriguez.

Cast

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Production

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In July 2024, principal photography was underway in Oklahoma for Sarah's Oil, which was directed, co-produced, and co-written by Cyrus Nowrasteh with Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh.[1] In August, filming had wrapped, when Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, Kenric Green, Adyan Copes, Stelio Savante, and Mel Rodriguez were revealed to have joined the cast.[2][3]

Release

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Sarah's Oil is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Jackson, Thomas (July 19, 2024). "From Freedman to Millionaire". MVSkoke Media. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (August 5, 2024). "Zachary Levi & Naya Desir-Johnson To Topline Amazon MGM Drama 'Sarah's Oil'; Sonequa Martin-Green And Garret Dillahunt Among Others Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ^ McDonnell, Brandy (October 24, 2024). "Amazon, Cherokee Film announce partnerships on Oklahoma-made movie, student scholarships". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
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